The red wine Contino Reserva Rioja DOCa, vintage 2009 from the winery Vinedos del Contino has been rated in 2016 by Ulrich Sautter with 93 Falstaff points. It is a wine made from the grape varieties Tempranillo, Graciano, Grenache from the region La Rioja in Spain.
Tasting Notes
Blueberry, wormwood and thyme on the nose. The palate has an intense, mineral-led acidity and slightly sandy tannins supportnig a fruity mid-palate - great structural length. Juicy elegance overlaid on a smooth background - an excellent "cool" style in a warm year. Lots of potential.
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